Chevrolet Chronicle takes car buffs on a richly detailed, beautifully illustrated journey through the carmaker's history, spotlighting Corvette, Impala, Bel Air, Camaro, and myriad others. The Auto Editors of Consumer Guide have teamed with respected automotive historians to compile this colorful, knowledgeable look into the story behind the automaking giant.Chevrolet Chronicle brings the story of Chevrolet up to date-from the birth of the brand to today's new models, including the Z06 Corvette, sporty TrailBlazer, and the retro-styled HHR, modeled after the 1949 Chevy Suburban. This year-by-year chronicle includes:More than 1,700 photos and illustrations, including rare studio stylings, factory prototype shots, Chevrolet promotional literature, pictures of enthusiasts' cars, and Chevy ads reproduced from period newspapers and magazines.Information-packed, insightful captions.Detailed charts listing model specifications, prices, and production totals.Comprehensive timelines of Chevrolet history.You'll read about the image transformations that have shaped Chevrolet's direction over the years, including:Chevy's first little 490, which provided stiff competition to Ford's early Model T.The famous small-block Chevy V-8 that made horsepower history in 1955.The revolutionary, air-cooled, rear-engine Corvairs and fiber-glass-bodied Corvettes.Today's array of cars, trucks, and SUVs, including Avalanche, Silverado, Tahoe, and Suburban.Fans of great automobiles will enjoy Chevrolet Chronicle, an unforgettable 384-page tribute to the company's rich history.